Chapter 13

“Ken, stop!”

Uncle Johnson yanked Ken away from Viola, then slapped him hard across the face. Blood trickled from Ken’s

mouth.

“Have you lost your mind?” Uncle Johnson’s temples throbbed. He’d only come home to retrieve some documents, only to find Ken strangling Viola. “Do you realize you could have killed her?”

Ken just glared at Viola, silent and seething.

Seeing Uncle Johnson, Viola burst into tears. “Dad, he tried to kill me just because I touched some things in Calista’s

room…”

mention of Calista. Instead, he turned to her with clear disapproval.

Calista’s belongings? She will always be

Why did everyone care so much about Calista? She was Ken’s future wife!

heavy sigh. “If you have complaints, spell them out. Don’t drown to

‘fiancée‘ made Ken’s chest tighten. “Dad,

Viola gasped.

not to rush into marriage. It’s not a game, Ken. The announcement’s already

her true purpose. I won’t marry her.”

smile. “My true purpose? Don’t forget, Ken–when I confessed my feelings, you didn’t refuse! You couldn’t face your feelings for Calista, so you used me as an excuse. If you hadn’t encouraged me, how could I have dared target r? You never believed her, never listened to her

Her voice rose to a shout. “You’re the one who made Calista give up!”

until Uncle Johnson’s

were dating. Now you want to break the engagement? Do

and I go way back. I won’t let you disappoint his daughter. You chose to date her, you asked a proposal for ther.” His tone brooked no argument. “That’s final. You’ll marry after

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